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Velma Taylor Obituary
She moved to Paradise, Calif. at age 13, later moving to Chico. There she met and married Moriss Taylor, a local musician, radio and TV personality on March 7, 1955 in Reno, Nev. They made their home in Chico and raised six children. They celebrated 50 years of marriage last year. Vel worked as a set decorator and teleprompter for her husband's television show for many years. Her family was always her main priority. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother.
She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and two sisters. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband Moriss, three sons, Steve, Mike and Terry Taylor and three daughters, Christy Pace, Sherri Taylor and Renee Roberts; three daughter-in-laws, Kim, Darice and Lisa Taylor and one son-in-law, Gary Roberts; ten grandchildren; Lindsey and Ryan Taylor, Blaine Pace, Logan Dunlop, Alysha Ellis and Anthony Taylor, Rachelle and Tyler Taylor; Brandon DeLaVega; and James Wilson; a sister, Virginia (Gin) Svoboda in Minnesota, sister-in-law Sheila Parsons in Sacramento, many nieces and nephews; and many friends.
Vel was a great lady and will be deeply missed. Funeral services will be on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located on the comer of Mariposa and East Ave., Chico at 11 a.m. Brusie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Velma Taylor
Jerry Palmer
February 6, 2006
So sorry to see where you lost Velma. Want to express my sympathy to you and your family. You are in my thoughts.
chenoa hays
February 3, 2006
Morris,
I know how much you and Velma loved and cared for each other and how much she will be missed. Thank you for allowing me to be there for a short time to care for and get to know a really kind and sweet lady...
chenoa anne hays
Addus Health Care
Caelah Parsons
February 2, 2006
Dear Uncle Morris,
I love both you and Auntie Vel very much and am sorry for my absence at her funeral. I was there in spirit, and will keep you in my thoughts and heart. If there is anything that I can do please let me know. (408)469-6525
Auntie Vel you will be missed.
Caelah
Becky Key
February 1, 2006
Dear Moriss, Abby & I have many fond memories of Vel both on the set and in your home. She had the greatest laugh. Please take care of yourself. Love, Wayne & Becky Key
Cyndi (Hoffman) Mains
January 31, 2006
Moriss,
I was honored to have known you and your wife. It was at her urging that you allowed me do sing Gospel on the evening of November 17, 2001 at the Senator. You are a very sweet man. My deepest sympathy. "Until Then".
Monica DeLaVega
January 31, 2006
Dear Morris & family
Words are not enough to convey our feelings at a time like this.For those who bloom in the hearts of others never fade away.May you find comfort and strengh in your memories.May GOD be with you,now and forever.The DeLaVega family
Allen Stolz
January 31, 2006
I enjoyed the several times I met Vel. It was during my appearances on Morriss' tv show.
She was very spirited lady.
My thoughts go out to Morris and the rest of the family.
Allen Stolz
Warren Hutchinson
January 31, 2006
Dear Morris,
I offer my sincerest sympathies and thoughts to you sir. Your beloved wife travels down the trail where the pony tracks lead only one way. My late Father, "Old Hutch" Hutchinson spoke highly of you and I do the same. Be gentle with yourself. "Little Hutch"
Virginia Rose
January 31, 2006
My sympathy goes out to the Taylor family. For several years on channel 12 we enjoyed her display of work as Morris played his music.
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